AOL, Inc. : AOL and BermanBraun Relaunch Pet Site PawNation
04/12/2012| 08:10am US/Eastern
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ARM & HAMMER® and Bayer HealthCare Animal Health Sponsor Pet
Destination
Today AOL Inc., a premier digital media company, and BermanBraun, a
well-known and creative innovator, announced the relaunch of PawNation,
a top-ranked website that provides animal lovers with the latest pet
lifestyle, nutrition, training, behavior and grooming news.*
From alpacas to zebras, dogs to cats, editors will curate the best pet
and animal content into one destination. Readers will find the perfect
mix of tips, news, pet health and product reviews, plus videos and
photos of the cutest animals on the planet. Visitors will be guided by
our two mascots: Chopper,
a terrier mix best known for his appearances in Pirates of the
Caribbean and Travelers Insurance commercials, and Cairo,
an Egyptian Mau made famous by her starring role in Catwoman.
PawNation is overseen by Saryn Chorney.
"Pets are a huge part of millions of families and PawNation believes
pets deserve the Hollywood treatment," said Saryn Chorney, Editor in
Chief of PawNation.com. "I'm so excited to launch this destination as a
complete experience to promote pets and animal culture on the Web."
Features on PawNation include:
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Pet Profiles - Owners can create profiles and upload photos of
their pets to compete in the 'Who's Cutest?' game, as well as vote and
earn badges for their pet.
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Featured Columns - Many unique personalities pen columns for
PawNation, including Chopper
and Cairo,
Matilda,
the resident feline of New York City's Algonquin Hotel; Lucy,
a world traveling pampered pooch; the Bronx
Zoo Cobra, made famous after his escape from the zoo last year,
and Randall,
the narrator behind the viral "Honey Badger" video.
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The
Dish - A news hub of current events, celebrity pet updates,
and causes and op-ed pieces about trending topics from the animal
kingdom.
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Adoptions
- Adoption tips and pet matches are made available through a
partnership with PetFinder.
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Dog
and Cat
Symptom Checkers - Powered by petMD, this tool helps owners
determine their pet's ailments.
At launch, PawNation is sponsored by ARM & HAMMER® and Bayer HealthCare
Animal Health.
"Since Bayer HealthCare Animal Health, makers of K9 Advantix® II, is
committed to the health and well-being of companion animals, we are very
delighted about our partnership with PawNation," said David van Brunt,
head of companion animal marketing at Bayer Animal Health. "With
PawNation, Bayer looks forward to building a dynamic online community
where pets and their parents can come together to laugh and learn."
"Church & Dwight Co., Inc. the makers of ARM & HAMMER® Cat Litter are
very pleased to partner with PawNation," said Rithika Naik, product
manager, ARM & HAMMER® Cat Litter. "Together we will bring informative
and engaging content, entertainment and valuable offers to pet owners
all in one place. We are excited to be one of the inaugural partners in
this endeavor."
Event in New York City
To kick off the launch of PawNation and celebrate animals of all
species, AOL and BermanBraun will host a Pet Rally in New York City on
Saturday, April 14th in Tompkins Square Park from 10:00am to
2:00pm. Attendees are encouraged to bring their pets and participate in
"The PawNation All-American Pet Pageant" at 1:00pm. They will also have
access to a free pet photo shoot, gourmet pet treats, food trucks,
giveaways, prizes and more. The North Shore Animal League will also be
on site with adoptable pets. Randall, PawNation columnist and the
narrator behind the viral "Honey Badger" video, will emcee the Pet
Rally, judge the pet pageant with Champ the K9 Advantix® II mascot, and
sign books for fans.
*March 2012 comScore Media Metrix
About AOL:
AOL Inc. (NYSE: AOL) is a brand company, committed to continuously
innovating, growing, and investing in brands and experiences that
inform, entertain, and connect the world. The home of a world-class
collection of premium brands, AOL creates original content that engages
audiences on a local and global scale. We help marketers connect with
these audiences through effective and engaging digital advertising
solutions.
About BermanBraun:
BermanBraun is an independent media company with three divisions --
television, feature film and digital -- which create and exploit
entertainment content and advertising solutions across all platforms
throughout the world.
BermanBraun's digital division has created and operates some of the most
popular properties online. They include the celebrity news site
WONDERWALL, which BermanBraun launched in partnership with Microsoft in
February 2009. The site is the primary celebrity destination on the MSN
network, and currently ranks first in engagement among all competitive
sites in entertainment news. The site has averaged over 17 million
unique users over the last 3 months. WONDERWALL has averaged over a
billion page views per month for the period December 2011 thru February
2012. In April 2010, BermanBraun launched GLO -- a site created in
partnership with MSN and Hearst. GLO features an innovative design that
creates a unique "digital magazine" experience for women seeking style,
beauty and lifestyle content. GLO averages over 5 million monthly
uniques and currently ranks first in engagement among competitive sites
in its fashion/beauty category. BermanBraun is launching three new sites
with AOL in 2012 in the categories of weather, pets and men. BermanBraun
also created and operates the sites WONDERWALL LATINO and POWERWALL.
BermanBraun recently acquired Whiskey Media, CNET Founder Shelby
Bonnie's media and technology company based in San Francisco that has
created a next generation publishing, data and social tools platform.
BermanBraun recently launched its first site built on the Whiskey
platform - TESTED WITH JAMIE AND ADAM. Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage are
the stars of the hit television show MYTHBUSTERS on Discovery Channel,
and have a strategic alliance with BermanBraun to create television and
digital content and brands.
In television, BermanBraun is producing the series ALPHAS (currently
airing on SyFy); UNCHAINED REACTION (currently airing on Discovery
Channel); JUNK GYPSIES (to air in 2012 on HGTV); POLYAMORY (to air in
2012 on Showtime) and two additional new series to be produced with
MythBusters stars Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage for Discovery Channel.
BermanBraun is also producing the scripted pilots NOTORIOUS for NBC;
REWIND for SyFy; UNTITLED LOUIS CK/SPIKE FERESTEN PROJECT for CBS.
AOL Corporate Communications
Mandy Albers, 212-652-6394
mandy.albers@teamaol.com
or
Grace
PR
Florence Grace, 310-553-4477
flo@gracepr.net
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